Victoria Cuartas from Providence Rhode Island dances at the start of the parade. Tim Rasmussen/Globe staff Thousands of spectators were in Boston to see the parade. Craig Walker/Globe staff A participant's remarkable costume. Craig Walker/Globe staff Onlookers took in the sights. Craig Walker/Globe staff Donatella Fermata has a picture made in the staging area before the Boston Pride for the People parade and festival on Saturday. Craig Walker/Globe staff Members of the Trans Memorial March were part of the event. Craig Walker/Globe staff The parade stepped off at 11 a.m. from Clarendon Street with more than 300 groups participating.
Obbi Fennx of Collective Brothers was ready for the day. Craig Walker/Globe staff Donatella Fermata had her eyes made up bright for Saturday's parade, which was estimated to include 10,000 participants.
Craig Walker/Globe staff After the parade, a festival ran until 6 p.m. on Boston Common. The event was open to all ages. A Block Party for people ages 21 and over ran from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on City Hall Plaza.
Members of the Glamorous Divas waited to take their place in the Boston Pride for the People parade and festival on Saturday. Craig Walker/Globe staff Members of the Glamorous Divas entertain the crowd during the Boston Pride for the People parade in Boston.
Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Wayne Garfield and Peter Jones dressed to watch the parade.
Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Brett Hellman brought his Boston Terriers, Oscar, left, and Daisy to the parade.
Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Charlene Bourgeois wore a pride mask for the parade.
Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Before the parade, Crystal Smith warmed up on her roller skates.
Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff After the parade, Ashlynn Dean was front and center for the entertainment during the Boston Pride for the People festival on Boston Common.
Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence entertain the crowd during the Boston Pride for the People parade in Boston.
Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Over 300 groups, comprised of an estimated 10,000 participants, marched in the Pride parade. It is estimated that more than 1 million people will visit the city for the festivities. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Craig F. Walker Globe Photo. Follow him on Instagram @craig_f_walker .